Understanding how Hardi presents ideas of displacement in 'My Mother's Kitchen'
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Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Hardi presents the impact of displacement in ‘My Mother’s Kitchen’.
Key learning points
- In the poem Hardi speaks of her mother's possessions, the ones she has collected (and lost) fleeing war.
- Hardi's poem addresses belonging through the eyes of a refugee, forced to move many times for safety.
- Arguably, the poem implies the displacement means refugees never have a chance to belong anywhere.
Keywords
Displacement - the action of moving something from its place or position
Metaphorical - representing some truth about a situation or other subject; not literal
Refugee - a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Belonging - a feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a particular group
Sustenance - the maintaining of someone or something in life or existence
Common misconception
That a home is just a set of bricks and mortar.
A home offers us a place of refuge and safety - without a home we feel lost and unsure.
Teacher tip
It would be useful for pupils to share their ideas surrounding the impact of displacement so they can understand how it relates to ideas of belonging.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the Edexcel Belonging anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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